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The Brian Lehrer Show / February 08, 2006

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, February 08, 2006
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    Caring About Health Care

    New York Times columnist Paul Krugman does not like President Bush’s plan for Health Savings Accounts. He says the consumer driven approach is unfair to lower income workers. Krugman also weighs in on his problems with Democrats and Republicans. Plus: Karenna Gore Schiff on the 9 women she thinks changed America

Caring About Health Care

Paul Krugman, New York Times columnist and professor of economics and international affairs at Princeton University
- on the State of Healthcare in the Union

» "Health Care Confidential" by Paul Krugman in the New York Times (Subscription)
» "The Effectiveness Thing" by Paul Krugman in the New York Times (Subscription)

Women Schiff-ting the World

Karenna Gore Schiff, author Lighting the way: Nine women who Changed Modern America
- on her new book

» Lighting the way: Nine women who Changed Modern America (Miramax-Weinstein)

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30 Issues in 30 Days

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Once again, 30 Issues in 30 Days is taking on the election season by going beyond the horse race and examining the real issues that are at stake for the people of New York and New Jersey in the Mayoral and Gubernatorial contest. See the schedule and help craft the segments at the 30 Issues Wiki!

Michael Moore on Brian's 20th Anniversary

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Live from the Greene Space: Michael Moore talks about his new documentary, Capitalism: A Love Story and Brian celebrates the 20 year anniversary of The Brian Lehrer Show.

A person dressed as a bear to represent a bear market performs outside the New York Stock Exchange on October 6, 200 in New York. Wall Street tumbled after the opening bell as fallout from the credit crisis triggered concerns about the economy and the Dow fell below 10,000 for the first time in four years.

Uncommon Indicators

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The Brian Lehrer Show wants to hear how the economy is affecting the little things in your daily life. Share your stories and photos of the downturn.

Help us map abandoned lots, stalled construction and unsold condos.

Digesting Politics

Brian, Bob, and Andrea

WNYC's political team of Brian Lehrer, Bob Hennelly, and Andrea Bernstein talk politics and more over lunch each week. Hear the latest episode and subscribe to the podcast here!

Video Picks

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Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.